Good Hair Movie (Ticket Giveaway)

The price of beauty - and its maintenance - has never come cheap. But in Good Hair, comedian Chris Rock delves into the roots of the problem and reveals that good hair is a much bigger business than many imagine.


Rock is not only funny, he's an affable and intelligent host in a documentary that is accessible, breezy and highly informative. When his adorable 5-year-old daughter asked why she didn't have "good hair," Rock was moved to explore what makes hair appealing.



He talks to hairdressers and their customers and learns about the exorbitant price (at least $1,000), time commitment (about six hours) and pain (hair loss, scalp burns) involved in acquiring a weave. He also finds out about harsh chemicals used in hair relaxing and meets an entrepreneur whose wealth derives from the manufacture and sale of creams that relax waves, curls and frizz. In a very funny and troubling bit, a chemist conducts a simple experiment that reveals just how caustic the hair-relaxing potions can be.

One of the film's most intriguing segments centers on the donors of a majority of the lustrous hair used for weaves and wigs. Rock travels to India and finds that much of the coveted "good hair" sold in the USA comes from the heads of devout Hindu women. They shave their heads in a religious ceremony and an opportunistic businessman scoops it up and exports it for sale at high prices. It's an unsettling discovery: unscrupulous businesspeople profiting from the religious fervor of the poor.

Rock goes to Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York and India, talking to everyone from the Rev. Al Sharpton to poet Maya Angelou to actress Raven-Symoné. Singers Salt N' Pepa recount how a hair-relaxing accident led to a signature hairstyle. Actress Tracie Thoms describes her natural hairstyle as being almost transgressive. Sharpton notes how the companies serving an African-American population should be black-owned, but few are.

A segment featuring an elaborate hairdressing competition is not as eye-opening as the rest of the film and goes on too long.

Good Hair seamlessly follows Rock as he travels from manufacturing plants to salons and barbershops to an Indian temple. He approaches the subject with earnest interest and easy humor. It's no wonder it won Sundance Film Festival's special Jury Prize. Good Hair is cause for hope that Rock continues to make documentaries. His style is lively, smooth and up-to-date, like the most coveted 'do.

Inspired by the movie Fashionwithfifi.com decided to host a “Good Hair” ticket giveaway and start a conversation about Women’s hair. So, What’s Your Definition of “Good Hair”? Is it straight hair? Is it Long Hair? Can Fake hair be considered Good Hair? Do you consider Kinky Hair to be Good Hair? Fashionwithfifi.com wants to know so we'e giving away two movie tickets to see Chris Rock’s new movie Good Hair to one lucky subscriber or member “Fashion Circle”. It’s easy and free to enter. Source: USA Today

1) Contest is open to everyone. First you must be a member of the free to join "Fashion Circle" and be subscribed to Fashionwithfifi.com. Click Here: If you aren't already a free subscriber. Email subscription must be confirmed. There will only be one winner selected at random. It's not a competition to see who cans submit the best story.

2) Next you'll need to leave a comment on this post telling us about Your Definition of “Good Hair”

3) Shipping is Free for all participants in the U.S. Winner from a country outside of the U.S. will have to pay for shipping. Shipping to P.O. Box is fine.

4) Contest runs from now, Friday, October 23, 2009 until Thursday, October 29, 2009. Winner will be announced on Friday, October 30, 2009 at www.fashionwithfifi.com">Fashionwithfifi.com.

5) You must be 18 years or older to enter. Contestants under 18 will need a parent's consent in order to participate.

6) This shoe is available in all of the colors pictured from size 5.5- Size 10.5. There is a size 11 for the almond color. Winner will have to email their size and desired color after the contest.

7) No returns will be accepted.